Kōchi Prefecture

Kochi Prefecture extends along 700 kilometers of Pacific Ocean coastline, with mountains covering 89 percent of its total land area of 7,103 square kilometers.

The region functioned as Tosa Province until 1871, when the Meiji government established the current prefecture system and designated Kochi City as the capital.

The Yosakoi Festival in August brings together 20,000 dancers who perform choreographed routines with traditional naruko wooden clappers through the streets of Kochi City.

The Kuroshio Current influences the climate with mild winters and frequent rainfall, making Kochi Prefecture the second most affected by typhoons in Japan.

The Shimanto River flows undammed for 196 kilometers through the prefecture, representing the longest watercourse without artificial barriers in Japan.

Location: Japan

Capital city: Kochi

Shares border with: Ehime Prefecture, Tokushima Prefecture

Website: https://pref.kochi.lg.jp/korean

GPS coordinates: 33.55944,133.53083

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07